Koffee With Karan is gearing up for another season, and the guest list for Season 9 is already generating plenty of buzz.
According to a Pinkvilla report, Alia Bhatt is expected to return to Karan Johar’s famous couch, this time alongside her sister Shaheen Bhatt. If the report materializes, the episode would mark Shaheen’s first appearance on the popular celebrity chat show.
The report also claims that the sisters are expected to film their episode within a week.
Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt to Share the Koffee Couch?
Alia Bhatt is a familiar face on Koffee With Karan, having appeared on the show multiple times over the years.
She made her debut on the couch during Season 4 in 2013, when she appeared alongside Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra.
Since then, the actor has returned for several editions and shared episodes with celebrities including Parineeti Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
Shaheen Bhatt, however, has not previously appeared on the show.
According to the Pinkvilla report, bringing the sisters together could result in a more personal episode centered on their relationship and experiences growing up together.
An unnamed source cited by the entertainment portal said:
“Alia and Shaheen share a very candid and warm equation, and that can be the heart of the episode. Shaheen has rarely been seen in this format, so having her alongside Alia makes for a very different kind of Koffee With Karan appearance.”
The source added that the sisters are expected to discuss their bond, childhood and the different paths they have taken professionally and personally.
Shaheen Bhatt Could Make Her Koffee With Karan Debut
Unlike Alia, Shaheen has largely maintained a lower public profile.
Her reported appearance would therefore introduce a different dynamic to the show, particularly because the episode would feature the sisters discussing their relationship rather than pairing Alia with another actor.
The reported episode could also give viewers a glimpse into the Bhatt sisters’ equation away from their respective professional identities.
However, the appearance should currently be treated as reported rather than officially confirmed, based on the information supplied.
Salman Khan Reportedly Set for a Solo Appearance
Alia and Shaheen are not the only names linked to Koffee With Karan 9.
Salman Khan has reportedly been confirmed for the upcoming season, with Variety India reporting that the superstar will make a rare solo appearance on Karan Johar’s chat show.
A solo Salman episode could offer a different format from the show’s more familiar celebrity pairings, although details about the conversation have not been disclosed.
Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan Have Reportedly Shot an Episode
Another pairing reportedly filmed for the upcoming season is Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan.
According to an earlier News18 Showsha report, the two actors have already shot an episode together at Yash Raj Films’ studio.
The appearance would mark their first joint outing on Koffee With Karan.
A source cited by the publication also claimed that a special guest made a cameo during the recording, reportedly surprising both Janhvi and Varun.
When Will Koffee With Karan 9 Premiere?
Season 9 of Koffee With Karan is reportedly expected to begin streaming around October-November 2026, coinciding with the Diwali period.
An official premiere date and complete guest lineup have not been provided in the information currently available for this report.
As more episodes are filmed, additional celebrity names are expected to emerge.
Koffee With Karan Continues Its Celebrity Legacy
Since launching in 2004, Koffee With Karan has become one of Indian entertainment’s most recognizable celebrity chat shows.
The series is known for its informal conversations, rapid-fire questions, personal revelations and occasional controversies, with its celebrity couch frequently becoming a major talking point beyond the episodes themselves.
If the reported Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt episode goes ahead, it would offer a different variation on the show’s familiar celebrity format by putting two sisters with a close relationship at the center of the conversation.
For now, fans will have to wait for an official announcement to confirm whether the Bhatt sisters will indeed share the Koffee With Karan 9 couch.
